Nutrient Content in Beer: Næringsstofindhold i øl

This project aimed to obtain knowledge about the nutrient content of the most common beer types on the Danish market.

Based on a market survey, the beer samples were selected to represent the best-selling and most widely available varieties. A total of 13 beer types were included: Blonde and Dark Ale, Christmas Beer, Dark Malt Beer, Wheat Beer (Weissbier & Witbier), Pilsner (Regular, Non-Alcoholic, Classic, Light, and Strong), Stout, and Strong Lager.

In October and November 2020, 42 samples were collected from supermarkets in the Greater Copenhagen area. Subsamples within each beer type were combined into composite samples based on market share.
The 13 beer types were analyzed as composite samples with duplicate determinations for macronutrient content, including alcohol and amino acids, as well as micronutrients such as minerals and vitamins. All analyses were conducted by accredited testing in accordance with ISO 17025 at Eurofins Stein Laboratorium A/S.

The analytical data from this project will be included in the Danish Food Composition Database and published in Frida, version 5.4 (www.frida.fooddata.dk).